Norwex 101

Less Chemicals, Less Waste, More Safe Havens

Norwex 101

Less Chemicals, Less Waste, More Safe Havens

My name is Christina Barth and I am your Norwex Independent Sales Consultant. I am a mom who-- like many of you-- is busy, busy, busy! I need products that will create a healthier, cleaner home for my family, while also saving us time and money. With Norwex, I can quickly and effectively clean without toxic chemicals.

What is Norwex?

The Norwex mission is “Improving quality of life by radically reducing chemicals in our homes.” Our patented microfiber, specialty cleaners, personal care products and eco-friendly household products make your home a safer haven. These products will help reduce chemicals in the home and reduce waste in the environment. My goal is to help you learn which products will help you clean effectively and reduce waste while saving you time and money.

New Generation Norwex Microfiber

How do you know if your surface is really clean?

How do you know if your kitchen counters are actually getting clean? I used to use Clorox wipes all of the time. I finally read the back of the bottle and it says, "In order to disinfect, wipe surface using enough wipes for treated surface to remain visibly wet for 4 minutes. Let surface dry. For surfaces that may come in contact with food, a potable rinse is required." See the difference! The trick with Norwex is the microfiber cloths clean mechanically, not chemically. So instead of spraying a chemical on dust, grime, dirt, or germs and then smearing the chemical around on asurface (and leaving a chemical residue), the microfibers remove the particles leaving a clean surface.

Check out the video below. It demonstrates how a damp Norwex microfiber cloth removes protein compared with other traditional cleaners. I think you will be shocked at the results!

Norwex Chicken Demo; Enviro Cloth Vs Vinegar, All Purpose Cleaner

What makes Norwex microfiber different from other microfiber?

Norwex microfiber cleans *mechanically* rather than chemically, so that you have a residue-free, clean surface you can see and feel. What makes Norwex microfiber different from the microfiber you can purchase anywhere else? Three primary things:1) SIZE OF FIBERS: In order to be labeled “microfiber”, each fiber only needs to be 1/6th the width of a strand of hair. Ours is guaranteed to be at least 1/200th the width of a human hair (small enough to get into the microscopic grooves on surfaces to truly clean!)

2) DENSITY OF CLOTH: There are 10 million feet (nearly 1900 miles!!) in a 13x13 Enviro Cloth! This means more microfiber is in contact with the surface- and this along with the microscopic fibers, allow our cloths to mechanically clean a surface by removing dirt, dust, grease & bacteria!!

3) SILVER-Agent EMBEDDED into each fiber- Silver is a naturally antimicrobial substance. The silver in our cloths does not leach out (which means it remains in for the life of the cloth). The silver is activated by water and then self-purifies as it dries, meaning that it doesn’t need to be laundered as often. It is important to rinse the cloth out well, rubbing it together against itself and then hang it to dry. The silver inhibits bacterial odor, mold or mildew growth within the cloth. (Any cloths labeled "BacLock" have the silver embedded in the fibers)

Microfiber Basics

Enviro Cloth and Window Cloth

Our first featured product is actually a dynamic duo: the Enviro and Window cloth. Using just water you can clean your tables, countertops, sinks, mirrors, appliances, walls, windows, and more, until they sparkle. Unlike cotton cloths or paper towels that will spread the dirt, grease and other particles around, “Norwex BacLock Microfiber”, when used wet, lifts these particles up into the cloth and away from the surface. Our microfiber has the ability to remove 99% of bacteria from a surface when used properly. Use a damp Enviro Cloth to clean and use a dry Window Cloth for a streak-free shine.

These two cloths are embedded with micro silver, which is a natural antibacterial agent. So while these cloths dry after a hard day’s work, the silver self-purifies the cloth by inhibiting bacterial odor, mold and/or mildew growth within the cloth! This means no more stinky cloth! The Enviro Cloth comes in four colors so you can color-code each room of your home.

Dusting Mitt and Envirowand

The next 2 featured products easily tackle your dusting needs. The Dusting Mitt is made with the same amazing microfiber as our other cloths but the fibers are woven into a higher pile to reach out and grab the dust. This higher static charge picks up the dust like a magnet-trapping it inside the mitt so the dust can't resettle. This equals less dusting and has personally been a HUGE time saver for me! One dusting mitt is great but two are even better! Put one on each hand and dust. Simply flip and switch the mitts to your other hands to reveal clean surfaces for round two of dusting.

The Envirowand easily bends so it can reach those hard to reach places like cabinet ledges, blinds, ceiling fans and light fixtures. It can be attached to our telescopic mop handle to reach high spaces. To clean between washings simply brush the dust into the garbage using our Rubber Brush.

Here is a super quick (42 sec) video that demonstrates how the dust sticks to the mitt and doesn't fly around to resettle again elsewhere: http://youtu.be/Qp7ey_rshOA

Personal Care Cloths

I use the next featured products daily. There are 3 sets to choose from: Body Pack (my favorite!), Makeup Removal Cloths and Baby Body Pack. Both the Body Pack Cloths and the Makeup Removal Cloths remove makeup and they have the Norwex BacLock technology which allows the cloth to self-sanitize within 24 hours because of the embedded micro silver woven into the microfiber. The body cloth will exfoliate; the makeup cloth will not due to the weave of the fabric. The baby body cloths will give a gentle exfoliation.

These cloths are also great to use to wipe up sticky little faces after mealtime. I simply rinse out the cloth and hang it to dry. No stinky washcloths anymore because the silver goes to work and kills the bacteria within the cloth. I use a cloth for 2-3 days and then switch to another cloth. Since 3 cloths come in a pack I only launder the cloths 1x/week!

Enviro Cloth and Window Cloth

Our first featured product is actually a dynamic duo: the Enviro and Window cloth. Using just water you can clean your tables, countertops, sinks, mirrors, appliances, walls, windows, and more, until they sparkle. Unlike cotton cloths or paper towels that will spread the dirt, grease and other particles around, “Norwex BacLock Microfiber”, when used wet, lifts these particles up into the cloth and away from the surface. Our microfiber has the ability to remove 99% of bacteria from a surface when used properly. Use a damp Enviro Cloth to clean and use a dry Window Cloth for a streak-free shine.

These two cloths are embedded with micro silver, which is a natural antibacterial agent. So while these cloths dry after a hard day’s work, the silver self-purifies the cloth by inhibiting bacterial odor, mold and/or mildew growth within the cloth! This means no more stinky cloth! The Enviro Cloth comes in four colors so you can color-code each room of your home.

Dusting Mitt and Envirowand

The next 2 featured products easily tackle your dusting needs. The Dusting Mitt is made with the same amazing microfiber as our other cloths but the fibers are woven into a higher pile to reach out and grab the dust. This higher static charge picks up the dust like a magnet-trapping it inside the mitt so the dust can't resettle. This equals less dusting and has personally been a HUGE time saver for me! One dusting mitt is great but two are even better! Put one on each hand and dust. Simply flip and switch the mitts to your other hands to reveal clean surfaces for round two of dusting.

The Envirowand easily bends so it can reach those hard to reach places like cabinet ledges, blinds, ceiling fans and light fixtures. It can be attached to our telescopic mop handle to reach high spaces. To clean between washings simply brush the dust into the garbage using our Rubber Brush.

Here is a super quick (42 sec) video that demonstrates how the dust sticks to the mitt and doesn't fly around to resettle again elsewhere: http://youtu.be/Qp7ey_rshOA

Personal Care Cloths

I use the next featured products daily. There are 3 sets to choose from: Body Pack (my favorite!), Makeup Removal Cloths and Baby Body Pack. Both the Body Pack Cloths and the Makeup Removal Cloths remove makeup and they have the Norwex BacLock technology which allows the cloth to self-sanitize within 24 hours because of the embedded micro silver woven into the microfiber. The body cloth will exfoliate; the makeup cloth will not due to the weave of the fabric. The baby body cloths will give a gentle exfoliation.

These cloths are also great to use to wipe up sticky little faces after mealtime. I simply rinse out the cloth and hang it to dry. No stinky washcloths anymore because the silver goes to work and kills the bacteria within the cloth. I use a cloth for 2-3 days and then switch to another cloth. Since 3 cloths come in a pack I only launder the cloths 1x/week!

Floor Systems

The Norwex Floor Systems! I love our Norwex mop! No more buckets of dirty water to lug around and no toxic chemicals! With the telescoping handle even my kiddos can easily mop! (Yes- my kiddos actually fight over whose turn it is to mop!)

The short video below highlights the Norwex Floor Systems. Pick up everything with the dry mop (to replace sweeping) and use just water to clean your floors with the microfiber wet mop pad. There is also a special tile mop pad with special nylon fibers woven into the microfiber to quickly remove dirt from tile floors. The telescopic mop handle adjusts to fit your height so you can comfortably clean and the handle swivels so your mop pad easily glides over your floors.

Specialty Cleaner Basics

Cleaning Paste

The Cleaning Paste is one of the most versatile and environmentally friendly cleaners and will complete nearly any tough job. From dirty pots and pans, to faucets caked in hard water, Norwex Cleaning Paste is your answer. It can even remove Sharpie marker off tile floor. When working with the enviro cloth, this duo cannot be stopped! It comes as a solid in a jar and simply dab it with a wet Enviro Cloth or SpiriSponge to form the paste. You will love it as you clean your kitchen, stainless steel, grout, bath, and more! A little goes a long way so this product lasts a really long time!

Mattress Cleaner

Use the Mattress Cleaner once a month to clean your mattresses, fabric furniture, stuffed animals and more. This enzyme cleaner helps clear up allergic symptoms that are due to dust mite feces (I know--eww!!) by removing organic material. It is an amazing product for people who suffer from dust allergies and asthma. Several customers claim it even helps to reduce snoring because the dander that affects their breathing is being removed!

Ultra Power Plus (UPP) Detergent

This highly concentrated, superior stain-fighting powder is 100% biodegradable and free from phosphates and fillers. It is designed for both high-efficiency and conventional washing machines.

Manufacturer Recommendations:

100 loads: 1/3- 1 full scoop HE/ 66 loads: ½-2 scoops Std.

In My Experience People Often Use:

200-400 loads: ½-1 tsp HE/ 95 loads: 1-2 Tbsp. Std.

Cleaning Paste

The Cleaning Paste is one of the most versatile and environmentally friendly cleaners and will complete nearly any tough job. From dirty pots and pans, to faucets caked in hard water, Norwex Cleaning Paste is your answer. It can even remove Sharpie marker off tile floor. When working with the enviro cloth, this duo cannot be stopped! It comes as a solid in a jar and simply dab it with a wet Enviro Cloth or SpiriSponge to form the paste. You will love it as you clean your kitchen, stainless steel, grout, bath, and more! A little goes a long way so this product lasts a really long time!

Mattress Cleaner

Use the Mattress Cleaner once a month to clean your mattresses, fabric furniture, stuffed animals and more. This enzyme cleaner helps clear up allergic symptoms that are due to dust mite feces (I know--eww!!) by removing organic material. It is an amazing product for people who suffer from dust allergies and asthma. Several customers claim it even helps to reduce snoring because the dander that affects their breathing is being removed!

Ultra Power Plus (UPP) Detergent

This highly concentrated, superior stain-fighting powder is 100% biodegradable and free from phosphates and fillers. It is designed for both high-efficiency and conventional washing machines.

Want FREE Norwex?!

Want to earn FREE Nowex products? Host a party-on Facebook! Norwex is very generous to their hosts. If you are interested in hosting, please contact me. I recommend that all hostesses purchase at least the basic or household package so they will be familiar with the products and can do some show and tell for their own parties!!